swear

v 1: utter obscenities [syn: {curse}, {cuss}, {blaspheme}, {imprecate}]

2: to declare or affirm as true: "Before God I swear I am

innocent." [syn: {affirm}, {assert}, {avow}, {aver}, {swan}]

3: promise solemnly; take an oath

4: make a deposition; declare under oath [syn: {depose}, {depone}]

5: have confidence or faith in; "We can trust in God"; "Rely on

your friends"; "bank on your good education" [syn: {trust},

{rely}, {bank}] [ant: {distrust}, {distrust}]